Booming Encore

BETTER RELATIONSHIPS, MAKE BETTER BRAINS Did you know your brain craves connection just as much as your heart does? Feeling connected isn’t just good for your soul; it’s essential for your brain. When we ignore this need, the effects can be profound. Loneliness, as Dr. John Cacioppo and Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo have shown in their research, isn’t just a passing mood—it’s a state that impacts both our bodies and our brains. Chronic loneliness can disrupt your immune system, spike stress levels, and even lead to cognitive decline. But relationships don’t just help us survive—they help us thrive. According to Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development—the longest-running study on happiness—strong, supportive relationships are not only key to a fulfilling life but also to a healthy one. The quality of our relationships is one of the best predictors of long-term health and happiness. Forget the number of friends you have on social media—what matters most is the depth and quality of your connections. So, if you’re chasing fame or money, consider adding meaningful friendships to your list of priorities. Strong relationships act like a buffer, protecting your brain and body from life’s inevitable challenges. Moreover, without people to share in our celebrations, life can feel painfully isolating. Dr. Naomi Eisenberger and Dr. Matthew Lieberman’s work in social neuroscience, has shown that the brain processes social pain—such as rejection or loneliness—in much of the same way as it processes physical pain. Feeling excluded or isolated doesn’t just metaphorically hurt. The brain regions activated by physical pain are the same regions that light up during emotional distress. On the bright side, meaningful connections heal. They reduce stress, boost your immune system, and help safeguard memories! Join us this Wednesday at 12:00 PM EST for the Brain Booster Challenge hosted in association with Susan Williams of Booming Encore This week we’ll dive into the science of connection and brain health, explore simple ways to nurture relationships, and discover how small changes can lead to big results. It’s free, fun, and packed with practical insights you can use right away. Sign up! https://lnkd.in/errpbTXr To your health and longevity! Dr. Gill #HealthyAging #BrainHealth #LifelongLearning ?#BoomingEncore #retirement #healthspan ?#longevity #positiveaging Dr. Gill Gillian Leithman, PhD is the founder of Rewire to Retire a corporate training company that specializes in the design and delivery of pre-retirement planning programs and knowledge sharing initiatives. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eXdt2Chw

There are unfortunately many beliefs that we have about the process and experience of aging that aren't accurate. And they should be challenged. Debra Whitman shared with Next Big Idea Club, five key things that we should be aware of and how they could make a difference in our experience in how we age. Debra highlighted; ??The zip code people live in can have an impact. Exposure to pollutants or toxicity, access to social services (education, healthcare, services), regional policies could all have an impact to our longevity. ?? What we eat and the exercise we get is certainly important but it doesn't stop there. A healthy mindset and positive relationships are also major contributors to our overall health. ?? Cognitive change as we age is normal however cognitive decline isn't. However about 50% of people believe they will experience this but only around 15% do have mild cognitive issues between the ages of 70 and 79. Many factors can contribute to cognitive challenges but there are also many things we can do to reduce our risk. Quality sleep, brain strengthening activities, maintaining social connection are just some examples. ?? Older workers are a boon to the economy and retaining older workers in the workforce is good for both workers and employers. Working helps keep people connected and socially engaged as well as helping the economy through their continued ability to spend. Employers with multigenerational workforces see more innovation and higher productivity in both younger and older workers.?Win-win for all. ?? A new mindset and support for aging is necessary. Right now there is a belief that older people are a drain on society's resources. But if we focus on laying the groundwork for everyone to positively age - this benefits us all. #aging #longevity #retirement #health #purpose #connections #policies #work #generations https://lnkd.in/gzYuJVnN

Now here's a topic that most people would love to avoid talking about - death. But death is inevitable. It’s something that none of us can avoid. Death is part of our overall life experience. We may be able to delay death, even brush with death but the fact is eventually we all will die. Getting more comfortable about talking about death can help us in a number of different ways - including for those we love. Here's some suggestions on ways to get the conversation started. https://lnkd.in/ecajkFk2 #aging #longevity #retirement #estateplanning #death #family

Are you living your best encore? Wendy Green is! For our "Living Your Best Encore" series, Wendy shares us her journey to becoming a podcaster and her life experiences and lessons that led her to this profession - and ultimately her personal fulfillment. https://lnkd.in/eP56mSXN #aging #longevity #retirement #retirementplanning #encore #podcasting #inspiration #liveyourbestencore

Plans can be made and plans can change and it's no different when it comes to retirement. So what do you do if one partner decides they want to make a different choice as to when they plan to retire? That was the question posed to our resident Retirement Coach, Antoinette Petrillo CPRC, CFP. Here's the advice that she had to share. https://lnkd.in/dSSvi27s #aging #longevity #retirement #retirementplanning #relationships #timing

The term "highly sensitive person" is used to describe individuals who deeply absorb and process their surroundings, often leading to heightened emotional responses and an acute sensitivity. This is often perceived as being a bad thing, but is it actually a strength? wendy R. takes a closer look into this along with examining her own sensitivities and level of acceptance. #aging #longevity #retirement #emotions #sensitive #sensitivity https://lnkd.in/eGyVqQC8

Today is Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget. #remembranceday #remember